Reynolds v. People

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Day.

Allen Joseph Reynolds was found guilty on each of the counts of larceny by bailee and embezzlement. Both charges arose out of the identical transaction involving the taking of $350.90 from M. C. Oil Co., Inc., Reynolds’ employer. A concurrent sentence on each of the counts was imposed.

Reynolds was employed as manager of a service station. He was paid a salary plus a share of the profits from the operation of the station. He had general supervisory duties and some authority to hire and fire additional employees. The business was funded with a daily cash “bank” of $50.…